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Offbeat with someone on the frontline

He started on the frontline 12 years ago and now he's headed back to it - this time as a sergeant. New Zealand Police have launched a new podcast called ‘Offbeat',... Read More

Wrapping support around Maggie

Pāpāmoa resident Maggie Takawe has been on a tough journey battling cancer in the last 18 months. But she has never been alone in her fight. Along with... Read More

Welcome Bay water outage resolved

UPDATE 11.29AM: Water is now back on in Waikite Road and surrounding streets in Welcome Bay following a water outage this morning. "On investigation, the... Read More

Retro car fans help original owner find car

New Zealand has seen its first case of 'where in the country is my 1965 Ford Falcon” and, thanks to our notorious two degrees of separation, several car-mad... Read More

New paint for heritage garden

In an effort to preserve historical heritage, the Brain Watkins House Museum is undergoing a captivating transformation and a return to the vibrancy of its past,... Read More

Night works on Cameron Road from Sunday

Cameron Road between Eleventh Avenue and Thirteenth Avenue will be one-way only for resurfacing works for seven nights from this Sunday, August 27. On Sunday,... Read More

Ladyhawke headlines Battle of the Bays

Rugby and resilience will be celebrated with a free concert, headlined by Ladyhawke, at this year's Battle of the Bays between the Steamers and the Magpies. The... Read More

Dairy farm cops fourth fine in 11 years

A dairy farm found in a 'shambolic” state with overflowing effluent and staff unaware of who was in charge has been convicted and fined for the fourth... Read More

Western BOP seeking exemption from fluoridation

Concerns from the community about water fluoridation have led the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to seek an exemption from the mandate. Manatū Hauora... Read More

Cold end to an already chilly August

A ridge of high pressure remains over the country, bringing settled conditions for the rest of the working week. For Tauranga, Saturday and Sunday look to... Read More

Students to take part in own 'general election'

Thousands of kids will have the opportunity to have their say in mock elections that will introduce them to the voting process. Already 609 schools have signed... Read More

Air New Zealand makes $412m annual profit

Air New Zealand has made a strong full year profit, as it continues to return to business-as-usual. However, the national carrier was not offering guidance... Read More